American consumers ended the year on a spending spree, with retail sales rising 0.4% in December from the previous month, according to the latest government snapshot. The modest increase suggests that despite higher prices and interest rates, low unemployment and rising wages are encouraging shoppers to spend, bolstering economic growth. The data also marks a … Read more
Several high-profile artists will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration events, including Carrie Underwood, The Village People, Rascal Flatts, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir. The Make America Great Again Victory Rally on Sunday will feature performances from Kid Rock and The Village People. In a statement, original Village People member … Read more
A settlement reached by the company with federal and state regulators has revealed that Cash App made it difficult for users to reclaim lost funds due to fraudulent transactions, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bureau claimed that the company delayed refunds, misled users about responsibility for paying back claims, and made reporting … Read more
Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, and Lady Gaga will perform at the first-ever fund-raising mega-event for fire relief efforts in Los Angeles, known as FireAid. The benefit concert, set to take place on January 30th, will be held at both the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event will feature a star-studded lineup, … Read more
A lawyer for a 34-year-old Queensland social media influencer, accused of torturing her baby daughter to boost her online presence, has requested protective custody due to concerns over the influencer’s safety. The woman was charged with multiple counts of administering poison, torture, and child exploitation after allegedly giving her daughter medication without medical approval between … Read more
A team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered one of the most distant and earliest star-killing supernovas ever seen. The blast, detected around 11.4 billion years ago in a massive early galaxy, marked the death of a stellar monster 20 times the mass of our sun. The high-energy explosion could … Read more
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winner in overtime to lead his team past the Ottawa Senators 1-0. This marked the Capitals’ fifth overtime win in eight games. The 39-year-old Ovechkin, who returned from a broken leg, continued his historic run as he is now 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s record. Ovechkin … Read more
Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc have held early stage talks to combine their businesses, creating a massive mining company that could rival industry giant BHP Group. The discussions took place in late last year but are currently inactive. The proposed merger would bring together two major players in the mining industry, with Rio Tinto … Read more
Israel’s hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if it ratifies a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The deal, which includes releasing hundreds of Palestinian militants and withdrawing from strategic areas, has been strongly opposed by Ben-Gvir. The cabinet is expected to vote on the deal on … Read more
A new report from the American Cancer Society reveals a concerning trend in cancer rates among younger adults and women. For the first time since the early 1900s, cancer is now more common among women than men in the US. The study, which analyzed data between 1991 and 2021, found that over 2 million new … Read more